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Rainier's Articles


'Burnout Paradise' (PS3/X360/PC) - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse. Announced earlier today, Burnout Paradise for the PC will be customized with expanded online multiplayer features, and community driven content.

Bioware Backs Away From 'Mass Effect' (PC) 10-Day Activation Protection

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Earlier this week Bioware producer Derek French caused quite a stir when he revealed the Mass Effect (as well as Spore) copy protection activated a validation check every 10 days. EA/Bioware have changed their position, and now both games will only initiate a check when downloading a patch or extra content.

'Race Driver: GRID' (ALL) - Demo Available NOW

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships.

'Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures' (ALL) - 24 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan

No More 'Command & Conquer 3' (ALL) Addons

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport. In a recent interview C&C exec producer Mike Verdu revealed that Kane's Wrath will be the one & only expansion.

'Top Spin 3' (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360) - 15 New Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players, as well as legendary players Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles. Players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.

'Super Smash Bros. Brawl' (Wii) Pins Down European Release Date

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.

'X-Blades' (X360/PC) Interface Detailed - Screens

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.

'TimeShift' (ALL) Gets Free Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes, leveraging the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. Sierra plans to release a Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack, a free DLC package for TimeShift that includes five new multiplayer maps.

'Spectral Force 3' (X360) - New Screens

by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlus USA has obtained the North American rights for Spectral Force 3, the first of the series to land in the Western hemisphere, delivering challenging strategy RPG gameplay, a classic fantasy story, and tons of character and item customization options.